This pattern will show you how to make a Welsh Flag blanket using single crochet. The design features the fabulous red dragon of Wales, perfect for you to make a gift for anyone who loves Wales! This would also work as a wall hanging if you use very light weight yarn instead of chunky blanket yarn.

This pattern will show you how to make this design using any method you like! The row by row pattern can be used with single crochet, double crochet, puff stitch or knitting. The grid can be used for C2C, cross stitch or any other creative purpose. The grids come numbered along the sides for easy row/column counting.

You can download 2 files instantly after purchase: 1 PDF file row by row pattern with small grid for reference, 1 PDF file Grid Only printable over several pages to stick together into a large graph

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Finished Size for Single Crochet version: Approx 52" x 70". Gauge 8 sts and 6 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern. If you are not sure, make a single crochet gauge square first. For C2C, if you use standard medium 4 weight yarn with a 'square' size of 0.75 by 0.75 inches, this blanket will be 75 by 125 inches.

For other methods you can work it out: this pattern is 100 by 167 so see how big one 'stitch' of your chosen method is.

Recommended Materials for Single Crochet version: Crochet hook - 10mm, Large bodkin/tapestry hook for tidying up the ends, Yarn: Bernat® Blanket™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m)

Skills Needed for Single Crochet version: Single Crochet (both loops), Color changing: These skills are easily learned from various tutorials online

Recommended Method: For color changes, on the last stitch of the old color, the last yarn over should be in the new color

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